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Rallying Courage for Coral

Warming waters, ocean acidification, pollution and destructive fishing are threatening coral reefs around the world. However, coral researcher and International Society for Reef Studies President Richard Aronson says conservation efforts founded in science have had some success, and he wants us to know it is not too late to help.

Read interview with coral expert Rich Aronson >>

Aronson and colleagues reveal one-third of reef-building corals are at risk >>


Creating a demand for coral conservation.
A responsible fishing campaign to restore Hawaii's coral reefs.
An international association of seafood industry professionals and conservationists.
Information tools and strategic services for the conservation community.
Promoting healthy seafood options for children.
Protecting threatened Caspian Sea sturgeon.
Strengthening voices for ocean conservation in the world's most biodiverse ecosystems.
Using marine imagery to raise awareness of ocean issues.


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International Year of the Reef 2008:
International Coral Reef Symposium

Speckled Moray in Coral - SeaWeb Home ICRS Posting

Photo: Chuck Savall

The International Coral Reef Symposium, which began July 7 and was being held through July 11 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, brought together coral experts from the around the world every four years. See of hte summary of the news and discussions about this year's conference from SeaWeb media fellowship recipient Nick Atkinson’s blog at www.coralreefnews.org.

For a Daily Digest from the Symposium, check out the ICRS Media Portal >>

Learn About Corals' Decline >>

Coral Conservation Through Fashion >>

Ocean in Focus
Conservation Photography Contest

Photo: Amos Nachoum

SeaWeb's Marine Photobank invites you to submit your compelling ocean themed photos to the Ocean in Focus Conservation Photography Contest, which opened on World Ocean Day, June 8, 2008, and runs through September 30, 2008.

We invite your entries that engage viewers in the pressing marine issues and the solutions that will reverse the rapid decline of our ocean’s health. Learn More >